Jordan Coleman
(she/her/hers)
Jordan is a third year majoring in Women Gender & Sexuality Studies with an intended minor in Korean. She is interested in studying queer stories through fiction and autobiography, and unique ways of experiencing pleasure in the everyday. Outside of Iris, Jordan is also a member of the University’s APEX Dance Crew, an organization that celebrates Korean culture and music through dance. In her free time, she enjoys reading YA fantasy novels, watching K-Dramas, and talking about her cat.
My K-pop origin story all began with a YouTube React video. One day, one of those “YouTubers React to K-pop” videos popped up on my YouTube recommended—it intrigued me.
It’s 3:30 p.m. on Friday, January 12, 2024. I dress in a black and pink cropped sweater, and listen to my newly created “reneé rapp” playlist as I softly draw on my eyeliner, preparing for the life-changing event I am about to experience.
Dear beloved,
I remember the day I first laid eyes on you. A little tuxedo kitten, your fur was a blend of black and white, and your paws looked like you had just stepped in fresh snow.
One thing about me? I take birthdays very seriously. One birthday in particular, actually—mine.
Everyone around me is in constant motion, much like the waves roiling and knots coiling inside me. I so badly want to join in on the excitement. I want to enjoy the moment.